New Mexico Music Hall of Fame Award Show 2024
2024-11-23 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6:00 pm (doors open at 5:00 pm)
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
The New Mexico Music Hall of Fame award show is to recognize those who have made significant contributions to our state’s musical culture. The process of choosing these musical heroes begins each year with the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame Awards Committee asking New Mexico citizens to nominate artists and innovators they thought should be so honored. The nominations were then judged by the Committee and this year seven nominees were chosen for recognition of their lifetime achievement. The New Mexico Music Hall of Fame award show is dedicated to them and is a chance for many of their fans and friends to give heartfelt thanks for all they have done for the musical arts of New Mexico.
The stories of each of our honorees are testimonies to lives well lived and generosity of spirit. Their artistry and innovations continue to inspire and provide direction for so many. In that spirit, the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame and the producers of have joined to present this event that benefits the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame Awards and the New Mexico Music Hall of Fame Museum.
Performance by Picoso & the Hall of Fame alumni guests, 2024 inductee Donny Tesso & Friends, 2024 inductee Chris Dracup & Friends and 2024 inductee Little Ralph Paiz & Friends
Congratulations to the 2024 inductees: The Brown Family, Donny Tesso and Friends, Lewie & Hank Wickham, Chis Dracup, Cesar Bauvallet, Robert Blea, Little Ralph Paiz, Alan Muniz and The pink Flamingos
$24 w/ $2 discount for Seniors, Students and NHCC Members
*Price includes a NHCC Facility Fee
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

(CANCELLED) UNM Dept of Chicana & Chicano Studies: Ballet Folklorico: Noche de Folklore
2024-12-03 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Note: This event has been moved to the Barelas Community Center. Please check with the UNM Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies for new date and time.
Ballet Folklorico Spring 2024 class in the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at UNM will be closing the semester out with a community performance as their final. Please come and join us as we witness the students’ hard work in this end of semester final performance.
This is a free community event. Please let us know who will be attending below.

Baila! Baila!’s Christmas in New Mexico
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm & 7:00 pm Saturday
2:00 pm Sunday
Baila! Baila!’s annual holiday show is a whirlwind extravaganza, taking audiences on a journey through the sights and sounds of Christmas in New Mexico and Christmases around the World. Music, song, and dance with the traditional Southwestern flair that has been cultivated in our state over the generations, as well as unique segments saluting Christmas traditions from around the world, will delight theatre-goers of all ages.
In 2024, Baila! Baila! will be celebrating their 35th year in spectacular fashion. Christmas in New Mexico features a large multigenerational cast including dancers as young as six, as well as Baila! Baila!’s professional company dancers. The performance’s musical guests will be the renowned Mariachi Tenampa with a special appearance by company founder Israela Garcia. Baila! Baila! Dance Academy was founded in 1990 with the mission of educating students in our mission of: “Preserving Our Culture Through The Arts.”
$34, $39 & $44 w/ $2 discount for students, seniors and NHCC members
*Ticket price includes NHCC Facility fee
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

1st Annual Luminito Celebration
2024-12-12 | Plaza Mayor
7:00 to 8:15 pm
Plaza Mayor | National Hispanic Cultural Center
Whether you call them ‘farolitos’ or ‘luminarias,’ come celebrate New Mexico’s distinctive holiday lights at the Center! On Dec. 12, join us for a holiday celebration illuminated by the world’s tallest ‘Luminito,’ a 20-foot-tall, steel-reinforced structure inspired by New Mexico’s traditional holiday lights. The Luminito will be lit up during the event, spreading holiday cheer throughout the Center.
Throughout the evening, the event will be further illuminated with festive lights and images projected onto some of the Center’s iconic buildings, offering a modern twist on traditional holiday lights. These projected lights will remain at the Center during evenings throughout the holiday season. The event will also feature performances by Matachine dancers, holiday refreshments, food trucks, and a flashlight storywalk featuring Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book, The Farolitos of Christmas: A New Mexico Christmas Story.
Free Community Event. As this is an outdoor holiday event, please dress warmly and bring a flashlight to participate in the storywalk. This celebration is part of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ New Mexico Traditions program.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment
2024-12-20 - 2024-12-22 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday
2:00 pm Saturday & Sunday
Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production, Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment. The beloved holiday classic is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with added elements of the state’s heritage and traditions including Spanish dancers, southwestern snakes, sheep and shepherdesses, a lively fandango, a storyteller doll with children, and lavish western Victorian-era costumes.
The 14th anniversary year includes Zozobra, in a production showcasing New Mexico heritage and traditions while maintaining the classical grace and family appeal of its origins. A live orchestra performs under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, former music director of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and an internationally renowned conductor and violinist who was a 2012 Latin GRAMMY nominee.
$16, $25, $35, $45, $55 w/ $2 discount for Seniors, Children 10 and younger, and NHCC Members.
*Photo courtesy of Pat Berrett.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

Opera Southwest: New Year’s with the Opera!
2024-12-31 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:30 pm
Opera Southwest presents New Year’s with the Opera! Featuring Clay Hilley & Sara Duchovnay
Close out 2024 and begin 2025 with featured performers tenor Clay Hilley and soprano Sara Duchovnay. Clay Hilley makes an exciting return to Opera Southwest after his stunning portrayal of Radamès in “Aida” back in 2015. Clay comes to us directly from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. He has earned rave reviews from the New York Times and Financial Times, and he continues to shine in some of opera’s most illustrious heroic roles. Sara Duchovnay has been hailed by The San Francisco Examiner as “clarion voiced” and OperaWire described her as “dynamic and expressive”, further adding that she “sang with warmth and luster” and “moved with elan, thus matching her vocal vibrancy”. Of her 2019 role debut as Nedda in Pagliacci with Opera Roanoke, the Roanoke Times praised her “nuanced portrait of an unhappy woman” and “her high notes [which] rang out with ease at the swelling climaxes in both her first act aria and in her love duet with Silvio.”
Accompanying our singers are the Opera Southwest Orchestra, the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus, and the Albuquerque Youth Symphony. With a variety of opera favorites and light classics, there is something for everyone to ring in the New Year.
Running time: Approx 2 hours
$35, $47, $60, $72, & $85 with discounts for students and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card. Opera for All tickets are limited to 2 per ID and must be purchased at the NHCC box office by calling 505-724-4771 or in person.
Purchase a VIP After Show Party ticket and join the Opera cast, staff and crew for a reception after the performance. The VIP After Show Party is sold separately HERE.
For more information about Opera Southwest please click HERE.
*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, Opera Southwest, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

Opera Southwest: Llantos 1492
2025-02-16 - 2025-02-23 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
February 16, 19, 21, & 23, 2025
2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Wednesday & Friday
Opera Southwest presents Adam Del Monte’s Llantos 1492, in partnership with the National Institute of Flamenco
“Oh, times of light, how they have fallen through the narrow passage of the hourglass into an ashtray of darkness.”
The Reconquista is drawing to a close and the Inquisition’s dark cloud is gathering on the Spanish horizon. A lawyer defends a village of gitanos against false accusations. Against a musical backdrop that blends the musical traditions of flamenco and opera, the story unfolds: a rigged trial, mystical experiences, a love story, exile and execution. This is an opera about resilience and the ultimate triumph of identity, both religious and ethnic, in a time of intolerance.
Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one intermission
$29, $49, $69, $89 & $109 with discounts for groups of 8 or more, anyone 30 years old and younger and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card. Opera for All tickets are limited to 2 per ID and must be purchased at the NHCC box office by calling 505-724-4771 or in person. *Prices for the Wednesday performance will be deferent that the Friday and Sunday performances.
For more information about Opera Southwest click HERE. Opera Southwest will be hosting Taste of Opera – a pre-show dinner and relaxed conversation with Opera Southwest artistic staff members, on Wednesday, February 19 and Friday, February 21. Taste of Opera sold separately. Learn more and register HERE.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, Opera Southwest, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

Student Matinee: Carnaval 2025: Veinte Años (Not Public)
2025-02-28 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am
The Center invites students of all ages to attend a special free matinee performance of Carnaval 2025! NHCC requires one chaperone or school staff member for every 15 students at school performances. Limited bus funding for free performances and behind the scenes experiences available — please contact alejandrina.padilla@dca.nm.gov for availability and information.
*** THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE***
About the show: Carnaval 2025 will once again showcase Frank Leto and PANdemonium, along with the dancers from Odara Dance Ensemble. This vibrant production takes the audience on a journey to four iconic Carnaval destinations—Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba, and New Orleans—immersing them in the music, dance, costumes, and cultures of each region. This year, attendees will be invited to dance to the lively rhythms of samba, salsa, calypso, and more.

Carnaval 2025: Veinte Años
2025-03-01 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
The National Hispanic Cultural Center will celebrate Veinte Años of Carnaval at the Albuquerque Journal Theatre. Carnaval 2025 will once again showcase Frank Leto and PANdemonium, along with the dancers from Odara Dance Ensemble. This vibrant production takes the audience on a journey to four iconic Carnaval destinations—Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba, and New Orleans—immersing them in the music, dance, costumes, and cultures of each region. This year, attendees will be invited to dance to the lively rhythms of samba, salsa, calypso, and more.
$28 w/ $2 off for children 10 years old and younger, seniors and NHCC members.
This is a general admission event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

New Mexico Philharmonic: Bach to Brazil
2025-03-16 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 – 4:00 pm
New Mexico Philharmonic presents Bach to Brazil
Roberto Minczuk, Music Director
J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 1
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9
Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2
Worlds collide as Johann Sebastian Bach of 18th-century Germany meets Heitor Villa-Lobos of 20th-century Brazil! The Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 of Bach is an exuberant classic that will transport you back in time, while the Bachianas Brasileiras pay homage to the Baroque master with contemporary, Brazilian flair. In addition, NMPhil Principal Violist Laura Chang will also take on one of Bach’s most brilliant works.
Run time: Approximately 2 hours
$34, $44, $54, & $78 w/ discounts for students
*Price includes a NHCC facility fee

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, Opera Southwest, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus: The Unbreakable Harvey Milk
2025-03-30 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 pm
The New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus presents The Unbreakable Harvey Milk . A reprise of two powerful stories about the LGBTQ+ communities by Andrew Lippa. I Am Harvey Milk chronicles the life of the civil rights leader who became one of the first openly gay men to be elected to public office in California. Unbreakable presents a historical arc to the experiences of LGBTQ+ people over the last 12 decades, illuminated by stories drawn from real-life stories throughout LGBTQ+ history.
$20, $30, $45 & $60. Discount tickets for those 30 years old and younger with the NMGMC NextGen Ticket.
Run time: Approx 2 hours

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

32nd Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Celebration
2025-04-05 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
NOTE: Due to inclement weather, the 32nd Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Celebration will be held in Domenici Education Building.
March for Justice: 10:00 am
Fiesta: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
The Recuerda a Cesar Chavez Committee (RCCC) and the National Hispanic Cultural Center are excited to announce the return of the annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Celebration – the only celebration of its kind in the country that honors both great civil rights leaders. The legendary Dolores Huerta will be our honored guest!
Since 2007, the National Hispanic Cultural Center has collaborated with Albuquerque’s Recuerda a César Chávez Committee (RCCC) to celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned American civil rights leader César Estrada Chávez, co-founder, with Dolores Huerta, of the National Farmworkers Association and subsequently president of the United Farmworkers of America.
This event will feature a keynote address from Dolores Huerta, presentation of the “Sí Se Puede” Awards, a car show presented by the Drifters Car Club, live dance and music performances, local dignitaries, and fun activities for the entire family.
The Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Celebration is sponsored by the City of Albuquerque and supported by the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and the County of Bernalillo.
Free Community Event.

Opera Southwest: Doña Clementina
2025-04-06 - 2025-04-13 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
April 6, 11, & 13, 2025
2:00 pm Sundays, 7:30 pm Friday
Opera Southwest presents Boccherini’s Doña Clementina. Discover Boccherini’s Gem: The American Premiere of Doña Clementina.
Experience love, honor, and Spanish flair in Luigi Boccherini’s opera Doña Clementina, making its American debut. Follow the captivating journey of a courageous young woman navigating passion, loyalty, and the trials of family honor, all set to stirring melodies and sung en español.
Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes including one intermission.
$29, $49, $69, $89 & $109 with discounts for groups of 8 or more, anyone 30 years old and younger and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card. Opera for All tickets are limited to 2 per ID and must be purchased at the NHCC box office by calling 505-724-4771 or in person.
For more information on Opera Southwest please click HERE.
Opera Southwest will be hosting Taste of Opera – a pre-show dinner and relaxed conversation with Opera Southwest artistic staff members, on Friday, April 11. Taste of Opera sold separately. Learn more and register HERE.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

PAPA’s Senior Showcase 2025
2025-04-17 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm
The Senior Class of 2025 at Public Academy for Performing Arts showcases what they do best in music, dance, theatre, and visual art. Don’t miss your opportunity to see these rising stars as this event is one night only!
Approximate length of event: 2 hours
$10, $20, & $30. No other discounts.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Día Del Niño
2025-04-26 | Domenici Education Building, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
NHCC | Domenici Education Building
Join us for a day of celebrating the youth in our community during this free event for families of all ages and sizes!
Enjoy Nanny’s Petting Zoo, performances from Voces de Coronado and Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana, student films, and our Youth Art Market. Learn about birds and bugs with the U.S. Forest Service. Make art, play, climb a rock wall and discover a variety of community resources from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, UNM Early Childhood Services Center, Explora, New Mexico PBS, Kids Cook, Bernalillo County Public Library and many more!
For more information, please call or email Elena Baca at 505-246-2261 or elenad.baca@dca.nm.gov.
Free Community Event.

Things to see and do:
Enjoy performances from Voces de Coronado (11:30 am), Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana (12:30 pm), Public Academy for Performing Arts (1:30 pm), and National Institute of Flamenco (2:30 pm)
Climb the CABQ rock wall
Visit animals at Nanny’s Petting Zoon
Ongoing art activities
NMPBS
UNM Early Childhood
Explora
ABQ BernCo Public Library
Kids Cook
NM Museum of Natural History & Science
APS Fine Arts
US Forest Service
WoW Van
Story Riders
Working Classroom

New Mexico Philharmonic: Mendelssohn Goes to Scotland
2025-04-27 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
2:00 – 4:00 pm
New Mexico Philharmonic presents Mendelssohn Goes to Scotland
Nimrod David Pfeffer conductor
Wagner Introduction to Act 3 from Tristan und Isolde
Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in g minor, “Tempesta di mare”
Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
Although he was inspired to write his third symphony by a trip to Scotland in 1829, Felix Mendelssohn did not complete the work for another fourteen years. The same trip also inspired his Hebrides Overture. Still, audiences over the years would agree that it was worth the wait. Hear this great symphony with New York Philharmonic cover conductor Chelsea Gallo leading your NMPhil!
Run time: Approximately 2 hours
$34, $44, $54, & $78 w/ discounts for students
*Price includes a NHCC facility fee

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

Festival Ballet Albuquerque: Romeo & Juliet Ballet
2025-05-03 - 2025-05-04 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm Saturday
2:00 pm Sunday
Festival Ballet Albuquerque presents an original production of Romeo & Juliet, the two star-crossed lovers, by William Shakespeare, to the music by Sergei Prokofiev. It is a story about an age-old feud between two powerful families, Capulets and Montagues, erupting into bloodshed. A group of masked Montagues risk further conflict by gatecrashing the Capulet’s ball. A young lovesick Romeo Montague falls instantly in love with Juliet Capulet, who is due to marry her father’s choice, Count Paris. With the help of Juliet’s nurse, the women arrange for the couple be married the following day by Friar Lorence. Romeo’s attempt to halt a street fight leads to the death of his friend Mercutio and he kills Tybalt, Juliet’s own cousin, in revenge. Romeo is banished from Verona. In a desperate attempt to be reunited with Romeo, Juliet follows the Friar’s plot and fakes her own death. The message fails to reach Romeo, and believing Juliet dead, he takes his life in her tomb. When Juliet wakes and realizes his mistake, she follows him into death. The grieving families agree to end their feud.
Alex Ossadnik, a native of former East Germany was trained under government scholarship on the Palucca School in Dresden from 1979-1987. During his performing career he danced for companies in Weimar, Germany, Bordeaux, France, Nevada Dance Theatre and Oregon Ballet Theatre. He co-founded numerous companies, including Santa Fe Festival Ballet and Ballet Pro Musica. Not a stranger to Albuquerque’s dance scene, his work is known to be approachable and engaging for all audiences. While having choreographed for Festival Ballet Albuquerque several times, “Romeo and Juliet” is his first major collaboration to the iconic score by Sergei Prokofiev.
$14, $22, $30, $40 & $49 w/ $2 discount for seniors and children 10years old and younger

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

SOMOS ABQ 2025
2025-05-10 | NHCC Campus, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
4:00 – 11:00 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm)
NHCC Campus
SOMOS ABQ 2025: A Love Letter to Albuquerque
On Saturday May 10, the creative community of Burque will transform the National Hispanic Cultural Center into a living, breathing work of art—a place where music, creativity, and culture collide in a kaleidoscope of color, movement, sound and connection.
By day, immerse yourself in large-scale art installations, hands-on maker activities, and interactive experiences that invite all ages to create, play, and explore. Wander through a world of sculpture, movement, and performance where artists and community collectives turn the city into their canvas—made possible through the generous support of the City of Albuquerque.
Savor Albuquerque with local food, craft beverages, and bold flavors, from traditional New Mexican bites to creative culinary twists. Explore a curated market of artisans and makers, showcasing handcrafted goods, art, and unique treasures from local makers.
As the Sandias glow pink in the evening light, Shannon and the Clams take the stage, filling the air with golden-hour melodies. Then, as night settles in, the energy surges—Chromeo’s DJ Set and electrifying beats turn the NHCC campus into an open-air dance floor, a moonlit party beneath the stars where art and music move together as one.
Come for the music, the murals, the movement—stay for the magic. SOMOS ABQ is more than a festival; it’s a love letter to Albuquerque’s creative soul. Will you join us to write this story?
Learn more at Home – SOMOS ABQ.
Run time:
3:30 pm – 11:00 pm
$40 Early Bird tickets (March 14 – March 21), $50 Tier 1 tickets (March 22 – April 30), $60 Tier 2 tickets (May 1 – May 9), $70 Day of Show, Children 12 years old and younger free with the purchase of an adult ticket, and $130 VIP Pass.
Your VIP pass unlocks:
– A private lounge & bar for a refined, laid-back retreat
– Intimate musical performances reserved just for VIP guests
– Access to clean, indoor private bathrooms—so you can skip the lines and stay comfortable
– Exclusive front-stage viewing area at the main stage for the best seats in the house
Enjoy the festival with comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

OSW: NM Symphonic Chorus: Verdi's Requiem
2025-05-11 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Today’s performance of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem by the NM Symphonic Chorus is Sold Out!
2:00 pm
Opera Southwest presents the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus: Verdi’s Requiem
Verdi’s vigorous rhythms, sublime melodies, and dramatic contrasts express powerful emotions.
Dive into the emotional depths of Verdi’s Messa da Requiem, where operatic drama meets sacred reverence. This monumental masterpiece captures the raw intensity of human emotion, blending heart-wrenching sorrow with soaring hope. From the thunderous “Dies Irae” to the ethereal “Libera Me”, Verdi’s powerful choral and orchestral writing brings the themes of life, death, and redemption to vivid life. Experience the electrifying energy and profound beauty of one of the most compelling requiems ever composed.
$22, $37, $52, $69, & $85 with discounts for anyone 30 years old and younger and Opera for All with a WIC or EBT card.
For more information about the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus click HERE.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.
*In accordance with the ticketing policies of the event promoter, Opera Southwest, tickets for this event are not permitted to be advertised or re-sold for more than face value. All ticket sales must be purchased through National Hispanic Cultural Center or accompanying host partner.

Sandra's School of Dance: Bon Appetit Recital 2025
2025-05-18 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
10:00 am, 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm.
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Sandra’s School of Dance presents Bon Appetit Recital 2025. Welcome to Bon Appetit- an evening where creativity is served on a platter and every dance is a taste of something exciting. Our dancers are serving up a flavorful mix of energy. Sit back, relax and enjoy the delicious journey of Dance. Bon Appetit- and please be our guest.
Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned dancer, Sandra’s School of Dance is where dreams are turned into reality. Join our dance family and let your passion shine! Please visit our website for more information at Sandra’s School of Dance: Dance Classes in Albuquerque, NM.
$20, $25, $30, & $35, no other discounts / everyone must have a ticket to attend.
Tickets go on sale starting on April 18, 2025 at 9:00 am.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Tierra Adentro of NM Charter School: Caminos
2025-05-21 - 2025-05-22 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm on Wednesday & Thursday
Join Tierra Adentro of New Mexico Charter School as they celebrate their end of year production by taking you through a journey of flamenco dance and music with their performance of Caminos. Filled with students’ love of their art forms, this will be an event you don’t want to miss!
$29, $34, & $39 w/ $2 discount for Seniors and children 12 and younger
Approximate run time: 1.5 hours
Tickets will go on sale starting on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía: Tierra Bendita
2025-06-21 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
National Institute of Flamenco and the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía: “Tierra Bendita.” From Andalusia, the birthplace of Flamenco, Tierra Bendita presents a journey through the picturesque landscapes of this southern Spanish region, showcasing its most iconic songs and dances. This production bridges tradition and modernity, blending 18th-century aesthetics with contemporary art.
Tierra Bendita unveils a flamenco world without restraint, celebrating the new generation of creators while revealing the artist’s raw essence to the audience. Directed by Patricia Guerrero, recipient of Spain’s National Dance Award in 2021, and performed by the Andalusian Flamenco Ballet, the piece is a masterful work rich in detail. It reimagines structures while respecting traditional forms, offering a multidisciplinary experience where every element stands strong on its own yet contributes seamlessly to the whole.
$69, $83, $99, $113 & $129. *Price includes the NHCC’s $4 fee.

*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Rafaela Carrasco y compañía: Nocturna
2025-06-22 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
National Institute of Flamenco and the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Rafaela Carrasco y compañía: “Nocturna.” Nocturna is a flamenco performance that delves into the mysteries of the night, exploring themes of insomnia, dreams, and the passage of time. Choreographed and directed by Rafaela Carrasco, with dramaturgy by Álvaro Tato, the show journeys through the emotional and psychological landscapes of sleepless nights.
Combining dance, music, and poetry, Nocturna evokes the contradictions of the night: tranquility and madness, love and fear, dream and nightmare. The production features a rich interplay of live flamenco singing, piano, and electronic music, inspired by J.S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations, silences, and original compositions.
The dancers navigate moments of solitude and togetherness on stage, reflecting the transformation and movement the night imposes on the human spirit. It is a poetic, deeply evocative experience that strips the soul bare, revealing the most intimate emotions hidden in darkness.
Nocturna is an ambitious work, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity to reimagine flamenco’s emotional and artistic possibilities
$59, $73, $89, $103 & $119. *Price includes the NHCC’s $4 fee.

*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: David Coria y compañía: Los Bailes Robados
2025-06-26 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
8:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
National Institute of Flamenco and the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: David Coria y compañía: “Los Bailes Robados.” Set in a forest that shifts between chaos and sublime beauty—a place of broken bodies and starry skies—Los Bailes Robados invites you to enter, feel the earth, and tread fallen leaves with dancing steps. It beckons you to become a dancing being, moving endlessly with freedom, embracing the dance as a gift.
This ensemble creation blends political critique with social advocacy. Dancers traverse the stage in a journey from hysteria and uncontrolled frenzy to dramatic stillness and harmony, embodying a collective soul that births a new, fluid entity. The musicians amplify these cries, urging the bodies to exorcise their dance, denounce oppression, and invoke liberty—crying out for the woman, the mad, the different, the witch.
Infused with Spanish dance, flamenco, and avant-garde spontaneity, the work questions societal norms and codes over time. Using choreography, theater, imagery, music, and sound, it explores the depth of contemporary flamenco’s artistic potential in the 21st century.
$59, $73, $89, $103 & $119. *Price includes the NHCC’s $4 fee.

*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Fiesta Flamenca
2025-06-27 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Featuring Paula Comitre, Juan de Juan, Alfonso Losa, Ana Morales, and Olga Pericet.
8:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
National Institute of Flamenco and the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: “Fiesta Flamenca.” Fiesta Flamenca is the grand finale and a true highlight of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the largest and longest-running flamenco festival outside of Spain.
This star-studded gala evening brings together a dazzling array of flamenco music and dance, showcasing performances by some of the most renowned artists and companies in the world. Each Fiesta Flamenca features a unique cast, delivering an unforgettable celebration of the depth, diversity, and passion that define flamenco artistry.
Hosted at the prestigious National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Fiesta Flamenca is a centerpiece of the broader Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, which also includes world-class performances, workshops, and cultural events. It’s an experience that captures the essence of flamenco and leaves audiences captivated.
$69, $83, $99, $113 & $129. *Price includes the NHCC’s $4 fee.

*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: Fiesta Flamenca
2025-06-28 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
Featuring David Coria, Fuensanta “La Moneta,” José Maya, Luisa Palicio and Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company.
8:30 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
National Institute of Flamenco and the NHCC present Festival Flamenco Alburquerque: “Fiesta Flamenca.” Fiesta Flamenca is the grand finale and a true highlight of Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, the largest and longest-running flamenco festival outside of Spain.
This star-studded gala evening brings together a dazzling array of flamenco music and dance, showcasing performances by some of the most renowned artists and companies in the world. Each Fiesta Flamenca features a unique cast, delivering an unforgettable celebration of the depth, diversity, and passion that define flamenco artistry.
Hosted at the prestigious National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Fiesta Flamenca is a centerpiece of the broader Festival Flamenco Alburquerque, which also includes world-class performances, workshops, and cultural events. It’s an experience that captures the essence of flamenco and leaves audiences captivated.
$69, $83, $99, $113 & $129. *Price includes the NHCC’s $4 fee.

*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

New Mexico Entertainment Awards
2025-07-13 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
5:30 pm VIP Meet & Greet
6:00 pm Doors Open and Red Carpet
7:00 pm Awards Ceremony
The New Mexico Entertainment Magazine Awards is an annual event that honors individuals, businesses, and organizations contributing to the state’s vibrant entertainment scene. This formal gala recognizes excellence in categories like live events, film, radio, music, comedy, arts, books, and nightlife. Our goal is to spotlight the talented people and groups who consistently deliver quality entertainment across New Mexico. This year, 55 categories will be honored, including the Icon Award presentation to radio legend Bobby Box!
Approximate run time of event: 3 and a half hours
$29 General Admission

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

AMP Concerts: Flor de Toloache
2025-07-17 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Bank of America Theatre, 1701 4th Street SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:30 pm
AMP Concerts presents Flor de Toloache. Latin Grammy® winning, New York-based, all-female ensemble Flor de Toloache continue to win the hearts of both progressive and traditional mariachi music fans alike through their distinct artistic vision and sophisticated, enlightened interpretation of traditional mariachi instruments. The female quartet’s diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds have also transcended culture and gender by forging new paths. Catch Flor de Toloache in Albuquerque before they head up to Taos for She Rises III!
$24, $34, & $44, discounts for kids 12 and younger
Approximate time of event: 2 hours including intermission.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.

On Point Dance Studio: Moonwalk Magic
2025-07-20 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
6:00 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
On Point Dance Studio presents Moonwalk Magic, which includes performances from our mini-3-year-old dancers all the way through our high school dancers. We will be showcasing different genres of dance, including Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Folklorico, Contemporary and Tumbling. Our amazing competitive teams will be making an appearance, and the teachers will also be celebrating the best of Michael Jackson and his music! We’ll be Thrilled to have you join us.
$25, $30 & $35
On Point Dance Company’s production of Moonwalk Magic will go on sale starting on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:00 am.

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.

Zeitgeist Dance Theatre: Lineage
2025-08-02 | Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts: Albuquerque Journal Theatre, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7:00 pm
NHCC | Albuquerque Journal Theatre
Join Santa Fe’s own Zeitgeist Dance Theatre — one of New Mexico’s most compelling companies — for an electrifying evening of world-class contemporary dance. Zeitgeist Dance Theatre is proudly joined for the evening by the New Century Dance Project Contemporary Ensemble. Five original works by acclaimed choreographers Francisco Gella, Yusha-Marie Sorzano, Noelle Keyser, Joshua Whitehead, and Rhaine Marquardt come to life with over 70 exceptional dancers from around the world commanding the stage. The evening’s centerpiece honors Santa Fe’s 20th year as a UNESCO Creative City, paying tribute to New Mexico’s rich heritage through the story and work of contemporary artist Emily Trujillo and her Chimayo weaving roots.
ZDT’s concert is presented as part of the New Century Dance Project: New Mexico’s Festival of Performance & Choreography held on July 26 – August 3 in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. This annual festival from Artistic Director Francisco Gella unites dance artists across diverse genres, offering a unique laboratory for artistic development. Every summer, nearly 100 pre-professional, emerging, and professional artists and educators descend on New Mexico for concerts, classes, workshops, and activities focused on performance and choreography, guided by world-renowned teaching artists.
For more information on Zeitgeist Dance Theatre please check out their website: zeitgeistdancetheatre.org and for more information on New Century Dance Project go to newcenturydanceproject.org.
Approximate run time: 2 hours
$29, $39 & $49 w/ $10 discount for students and seniors

*The event is a rental event not an NHCC production. The title, content, photos/images and description for this event were provided to the NHCC by the organization renting the NHCC venue for the event. By serving as a venue and posting the event on its website, the NHCC is not endorsing any views expressed in the title or description of the event, nor is it endorsing the content of the event.
*All NHCC performance/event ticket sales go through the National Hispanic Cultural Center Website. NHCC is a division of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. You will be redirected to our central ticketing system. DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTIES. If you see a third party app or website, please report it to the Center at (505) 246-2261.
